VALERIE The sun rays that hit my eyes forced me to drag them open. I cried out as pain shot through my body. My heart skipped a beat as everything that happened last night came, haunting my memory, flooding in with no obstruction. They were my mates and they had marked me! I sprang up from the bed and gasped, touching my neck which was a bit swollen from the bite. I darted my eyes around the room only to find out that I was the only one in it.I couldn't believe it. Why do they have to be my mates? It should have been someone else. It shouldn't be them. Of all the women, why did the moon goddess choose me to spend the rest of my life with them? I couldn't bring myself to accept it. I couldn't imagine being their mate and having to endure them for the rest of my life. I wanted freedom, not slavery in the facade of being a Luna or the Lycan kings' mate. I shook my head in disagreement at the realization and got out of bed. Immediately my feet touched the cold floor, my pussy thro
VALERIE I raised my brows in question and turned to face Killian.“What are we doing at my place?" I asked.Killian squared his shoulders as he looked down intimidatingly at me.“Have you become so attached to us that you can't let us go?" Killian smirked.Valerie twitched her lips up in disgust and scoffed loudly.“Attached?" She scoffed again and narrowed her eyes.“I only asked because I thought we… we were heading to the Blood Moon Pack," I stuttered, pouting out my lips in embarrassment.Killian chuckled and glanced at the house before leaning close to me.I winced and tried to flinch back but Lucian was sitting right next to me, preventing my attempt to move away from Killian.“What are you doing?” I snapped when I couldn't take in his behavior anymore. He chuckled, not moving back. His face was just a hair's breadth away from mine, and his breath brushed teasingly against my face, causing my face to flush red. “We are your mate. Why are you so frightened?” Killian muttered, a
VALERIE My jaw dropped and I stepped away, tilting my head as I stared at him in confusion.“What do you mean?" I asked, my heart thumping loudly in my chest.He smirked and pulled my hands into his pant pocket, a glee in his eyes.The room began to feel suffocating as silence trailed after my question.I spun around and stared at my mom, my eyes demanding an explanation.She darted her eyes towards Lucian's hardened face and fear swept across her pale face.“You won't tell me too?" I asked, huffing loudly.She picked on her nails and avoided my eyes, looking down at her feet.“Mom!" I snapped, filled with aggression.“Ugh…quit the noise already!" Killian snapped, narrowing his eyes at me.I glared at him and swerved my attention to Lucian who was leaning nonchalantly on the wall.“Who do you want me to kill?" I snapped, heaving loudly.He stared blankly at me and shrugged.“Your little brain is still active, right? Use it," he muttered.His words stung me greatly, making my heart tw
VALERIE My jaw dropped and I staggered back, almost falling to the ground. Right before me was a bullet hole on my stepfather's forehead. His eyes were wide open and lifeless. Blood and some whitish substance were splattered against his face, and his pale body lay lifeless on the pool of blood that flowed freely on the white marble floor. A deafening silence followed my mother's scream as she slumped to the ground, sobbing silently. Though the room was as silent as a graveyard, the loud thumping of my heart tormented my mind. “You… you killed my stepfather,” I stammered after I had recovered from the shock. Killian turned and looked at me, raising his left brow, as he squared his shoulders. “Yes, I just granted your wish,” he muttered. Anger and pain surged through me as I glared at him, wishing I could rip off his head from his body. “You bastard! I never asked you to kill him. I never asked you to!” I snapped, pounding my hand on his chest. He remained rooted at the spot,
VALERIE The petrified look on the Queen Luna's face almost made me burst out in laughter. “Her?!” She screamed, waving her hands towards me, her eyes as wide as saucers. “What do you mean by her?” She snapped as she swerved her head in the direction of Lucian. Lucian's brows raised and he shrugged his shoulders. “She is our mate and you have to accept that,” he muttered in an icy voice. The Luna scoffed and shook her head in disagreement. “That can't be true. I won't accept her, she can never be your mate. She can never be the Luna of our Pack,” she snapped and sent a glare my way, then tilted her head as she wrapped her hands around her slender waist. “How dare you to bewitch my sons with your witchcrafts, huh?” She snapped and began to march towards me. My heart dropped into my belly as I darted my eyes around hoping that the Lycan brothers would stop her. But they didn't do anything. Instead, they fixed their eyes and attention on their phones, acting unco
VALERIE I shuddered at how icy his voice was and how close his body was to mine. “What–what do you want?" I muttered, my voice quivering in fear. “To punish you for saying those absurd words," he whispered into my ear, teasing my skin with his breath. My lips trembled as I thought of words to say but it seemed like my mind at that moment had gone blank. I began to wonder how he came in without getting betrayed by the sound from the door. I wanted to turn around and glance at the door, but his body, which was pressed against mine, forced me to remain frozen at the spot without moving a limb. “How do I make you pay?" He whispered, and I shuddered. The hairs on my skin sprang up. “I didn't mean to say those words," I rasped out, hoping he would let me go and leave the same way he came in. But he didn't grant me that wish, his hand slid down my waist and traced my arm, causing me to whimper softly. Jade squirmed happily, I could feel her excitement as he teased my skin with his
VALERIE I winced loudly as I stretched out on the bed. I snapped my eyes open and stared at Lucian's bare back. “You're still here? I asked and he turned around, staring blankly at me. “I was waiting for you to wake before leaving,” he replied and I blushed, sucking my lips in. The red stain on my cheeks became more obvious as what happened before I passed out came rushing into my head. My pussy throbbed at the thought and my pulse raced. Somehow, I wished that I would be punished again. Lucian's movement away from the window where he stood got me back to reality. I batted my lashes and looked at his chest, my throat knotted at how flawless his skin looked. He flickered his grey eyes in my direction before walking towards the couch beside the bed. I stared at him silently in admiration as he picked up his clothes and began to fling them on. An idea struck my mind and I decided to use the advantage to begin carrying out my plots. “Where is Princess Arlene?” I
VALERIE I tried to pull away from Damion’s embrace, but he didn’t loosen his hold. His arms were wrapped around me like they were the only thing keeping him anchored to the earth. His grip around my body was firm yet gentle, as if letting go would break him. “Damion,” I muttered, struggling against the warmth of his hold. My heart constricted at the thought of the Lycan kings stumbling in on us. It would be a nightmare if that should happen “You should let me go, please,” I muttered. He didn’t budge. Instead, he buried his face in my shoulder, inhaling deeply, as if he could find out everything that had happened through my scent. I sighed, the tension in my body slowly melting away. When seconds passed and he didn't show any signs of letting go, I stopped fighting and let my arms rest at my sides. “I’ve missed you,” Damion whispered, his voice thick with emotion. A smile tugged at my lips despite the fear that rocked my heart. “I’ve missed you too,” I said softly, my hear
MICHELLE I gasped in shock as I swerved my head to the side and stared helplessly at Lucian. "Ma'am! I told you not to hold her hand!" The nurse cried out as she rushed into the ward. I swiftly dropped her hand, my heart gripping in horror. Lucian's eyes moved from my face to Adriana's hand and his fist clenched."I… I didn't mean to hurt her. I forgot about the instruction," I stammered, shifting back with trembling feet. Lucian moved away from the door and began to approach me, his face filled with anger. "What the hell were you doing to my sister?" He growled in a voice that forced me to tremble. "I… I wasn't doing anything harmful." "Liar!" I cringed back and dropped my head in fear, avoiding the killing glare in his eyes. His cold hand reached for my chin and he forced me to look into his piercing eyes. "Were you casting some kind of spell on my sister?" He asked and my throat knotted in dismay. My lips trembled as I searched for the right words to say to him to avoid
MICHELLE I rushed to the garage and called out to Lucian before he got into the car. He paused and looked up, raising his brows in question. I placed a large, innocent smile on my face as I walked up to him. "You are going to see Adriana, aren't you?" I asked, grinning. He tilted his head to the side and hummed in response, the silent question of 'what do you want' still rotating in his eyes. "I want to visit Adriana but I fear they won't let me in if I go alone. I want to see how she is faring," I blurted out, fully aware that Killian hadn't told him of his suspicions. At least, the conflict they had between them has become quite helpful now. His huff snapped me back to the conversation and forced me to look at his face. A smirk of anger was evident on his face, making me wonder if I was wrong with my conclusion. "Why do you care so much about seeing her? Is there anything you want to know?" He asked and my throat knotted. What if I was wrong? What if he had suspected me
MICHELLE I couldn't stop fidgeting as I paced around the garden with Valerie's words echoing in my mind. I bit my fingers, thinking of ways that I could silence her before the day of her judgment. I had taken the risk of silencing Adriana and my maidservant, it would be a waste if I let Valerie expose me after all my efforts. But if I have to silence Valerie, then I have to keep the guards guarding the dungeon quiet as well. I groaned in frustration and turned around but collided with a maid.The coffee pot on the tray turned over and the steaming brown coffee splashed on me."Why is everything getting worse!" I screamed, feeling a burning, painful sensation gnawing on my skin. The maid went on her knees and bowed lowly. "Forgive me, my lady!" She said, trembling slightly. "Sorry?" I snapped, silently muttering spells that eased the pain throbbing at the spot the hot coffee hit. "Will your worthless apology heal the scalds on my skin?" I growled at her "No, my lady, but I wil
KILLIAN I stared solemnly at the clear sky then shifted my gaze to the ground below, watching as people bustled around the manor, moving in and out through the gate with different emotions scribbled against their faces.I had spent the night in the hospital, waiting for Adriana to regain consciousness and spill out the rascal that dared to attempt killing her, but with the doctor's persuasion that she wouldn't be waking up at any moment, I had to leave helplessly.Since the incident, I have tried to understand the circumstances surrounding Valerie and the connection between the disasters that occurred yesterday. The words she said still echoed in my mind but I hadn't brought myself to think about it due to what happened to my sister and the maidservant.Did she commit those crimes to avenge her father whom she claimed we murdered? Even if she did, what has that got to do with the maidservant that was thrown off the roof?I scoffed and shook my head, taking another swig of the alcohol
MICHELLE I gasped and staggered back, clinging to the cold wall with my hair springing up. "Damion?" I snapped, heaving loudly at the monstrous face he had on.He slowly got up and breathed out smoke as he marched towards me with a clenched fist covered in veins. I shrieked loudly and jerked my head to the side, closing my eyes at the disgusting mark on his face. "What the hell are you doing?" I growled, wrinkling my nose as the demon's disgusting breath hit my face. "Fucking stop!" I growled in frustration. "Why did you do that? Why did you make Valerie take the fall?" He groused. I scoffed loudly and twitched up my lips in disgust and mockery. "You expect me to take the fall after planning that for Adriana?" I snapped. "You should have thought of a way to escape before carrying out your evil-doing," he fired back at him. Anger surged through me and I gritted my teeth, glaring at him. "Get Damion's face back, you look disgusting!" I spat at him in disdain. My words took h
MICHELLE A gasp slipped out of her mouth when Neil dangled the necklace in the air. She staggered back, rubbing her trembling hand across her neck. She raised her hand and pointed at the necklace before her, her eyes as wide as saucers. "That… that necklace…" she stuttered, her lips trembling. "That is the necklace I sent to you, isn't it?" Lucian snapped, glaring hatefully at her. "I…" Valerie stuttered. Her lips kept trembling as she couldn't find the right convincing words to defend herself with. I smirked, knowing that I had done excellent work by trapping her.I had switched the necklace with a fake one when she refused to wear it this morning. I knew Bianca would persuade her to wear it which she did, but funnily, she wore the fake one while I had the one Killian and Lucian sent to her.My initial plan was to drop it in the ceiling space to trap her but it still came out useful here."Her blood is on it, which means you pushed her," Killian said, sighing loudly in disappo
VALERIE I curled up in the ceiling space, my clothes dampened with sweat. I sighed and checked the time, cursing silently. I bit my lips, wondering why the Pack's doctor would go so far to get the dreadful incense. I had to take my revenge tonight or I would never be able to get a chance to do so.As I sat on the dusty ground, lost in thought, a loud thud on the ceiling space jerked me back to the dreaded reality.I sprang up on my knees, my hands trembling in fear. The thud came again, followed by a hiss. I dimmed my eyes in confusion, staring at the dim light that flashed across the farther part of the ceiling space. I gasped in fear and clasped my hand over my mouth, my heart thumping loudly in my chest. I began to wonder if Michelle had deceived me by bringing me up here. After some minutes, the thud stopped, and everywhere became silent again, but as time passed, a low muffled sound slipped into my ears.I crouched in the dark ceiling space, my heart racing as I listened
MICHELLE I gasped and snatched my hand out of her strong grip."Why… why are you like that?" I snapped, filled with shock. She glanced around as if searching for someone before gripping my hand again. "You have to help me hide away from the Pack's doctor!" She snapped, her eyes filled with fear and desperation. I looked around the empty hall and then back at her, raising my brows in question. "What are you talking about? Why in the world will you be afraid of that doctor?" I scoffed.Her blood drained and her eyes got wider as dread clouded her eyes."She has an incense that could bring out a demon fully. She knows that I have a demon in me!" She blurted out.My jaws fell and I swung my head around, wondering what I should do. If the Lycan kings find out that I helped her hide, then it would be a disaster for me."I'm sorry, but I can't help here," I muttered, trying to shake her grip off my wrist, but she held on tight, glaring at me."You won't help me?" She snapped, sinking he
MICHELLE I stood at the edge of the crowd, forcing a smile as Adriana danced with her sister, Arlene. My heart would always skip a beat every time she turned to look at me with an evil glee in her eyes.I needed no one to tell me that she planned on exposing me, but what I feared was the time she planned to do that.The music stopped playing and the Luna Queen grabbed a glass of wine, hitting a spoon against it.Everyone stopped what they were chattering about and focused on her.The Luna Queen smiled so happily, making my heart bleed. Whenever I saw her on that podium, I would always be reminded of the sadness on my mother's face before she died. That should have been my mother's throne, that should have been her place.If Luna Jasmine hadn't killed my mother back then, perhaps everything would have still been right. I wouldn't have to be intimidated by her mannerless daughter."It is time for the cutting of the cake and the announcement of a new age!" She announced and a loud ovat